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Cote d'Ivoire - Forest Investment Project (English)

Abstract

The objective of the Forest Investment Project for Cote d'Ivoire is to conserve and increase the forest stock and improve access to sources of income from sustainable forest management for selected communities in target zones. There are three components... See More +The objective of the Forest Investment Project for Cote d'Ivoire is to conserve and increase the forest stock and improve access to sources of income from sustainable forest management for selected communities in target zones. There are three components to the project, the first component being sustainable management of the Gazetted forests. This component is to contribute to the implementation of zero-deforestation agriculture in GFs and their sustainable management in an inclusive and participatory manner with forest dependent communities and promoting incentive mechanisms that would provide alternative revenues to communities thereby reducing human pressure on protected areas. The component is articulated around three subcomponents: (i) participatory development and implementation of GFs management plans; (ii) development and implementation of an incentive system to reduce pressure on GFs; and (iii) support to voluntary return from the South West to the Center. The second component is the support to sustainable management of the Taï National Park. The component will be implemented through two subcomponents: enhancing surveillance capacity for OIPR; and support to enhance park communities’ livelihoods. Finally, the third component is the project management and monitoring and evaluation. The component is implemented through the two sub-components: project management, and independent monitoring.
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